Working at TAP

 

 

Title

Child Care Aide

Posting Date

11/30/07

Job Code

CCA-HS

TAP Department

Head Start

Location

Roanoke, Virginia

 

 

Respond by

12/7/07

 

 

Purpose

The child care aide assists the classroom staff in planning and carrying out the educational program of Head Start.  This person performs tasks as assigned by the Lead Teacher that support the teacher and teacher assistant in providing high quality care for the children in their center.

Education

HS diploma or GED

Experience

Some experience with pre-school children preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·        Basic knowledge of developmental characteristics and needs of preschool children.

·        Some knowledge of appropriate activities and interactions with preschool children.

·        Ability to learn, understand and follow policies and procedures outlined in the TAP Head Start Policies and Procedures Manual and other written and oral directions from program staff and supervisors.

·        Ability to read, write and communicate with staff, parents, and children in an appropriate and professional manner.

·        Ability to move about freely and lift at least 40 lbs.

Job Responsibilities

1. Assists with implementation of the educational program for children.

a)      Assists with arrival or departure of children (greeting children, communicating with parents, etc.)

b)      Assists the staff with preparation of breakfast and afternoon snack

c)      Assists after naptime by putting away cots, helping children with shoes, assisting with toileting and handwashing, etc.

d)      Implements family style breakfast and afternoon snack, interacting with the children and modeling appropriate mealtime skills.

e)      Assists in implementing classroom activities as defined in the lesson plan.

a)      Demonstrates developmentally appropriate practices throughout the center in all interactions with children.

b)      Observes and supervises children individually and as a group, and responds to the needs of the group and individual children in a timely and appropriate manner.

 2. Assists with maintaining classroom environment in accordance with TAP Head Start   Policies and Procedures and Virginia Minimum Standards for Licensed Child Care Programs.

a). Assists in setting up the classroom in the morning and cleaning the classroom in the afternoon

b.)    Keeps equipment and materials safe, clean, and in good condition at all times, both indoors and outdoors

c.)    Assists in maintaining a classroom environment conducive to exploration and experiential learning with interest areas labeled, defined, and accessible to children.

d.)    Provide accident information immediately to supervisor.

3. Attends meetings, workshops, or in-service training related to Head Start or Early Childhood Education as requested.

4. Reports cases of suspected child abuse or neglect to center supervisor and calls Child Protective Services immediately.

5. Adheres to all policies/procedures as outlined in the TAP Head Start Policies and Procedures Manual.

6. Adheres to NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct as adopted by TAP Head Start.

7. Presents self professionally to colleagues, parents and community through appropriate dress, language, and behavior.

8. Creates a positive work environment by demonstrating flexibility and willingness to perform other job-related duties as assigned, and by participating appropriately in program planning and decisions, and in implementation of those plans.

Salary

$7.00/hr.

 

 

 

 

Contact E-mail

jobs@tapintohope.org

 Contact Address

TAP

 

Attention:  Job Code CCA-HS

 

145 W. Campbell Ave., SW

P. O. Box 2868

 

  Roanoke, VA  24001

Contact Fax

540-345-1944

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